Made the Fannie Farmer pancakes (nee griddlecakes) last night. A day late, but they were freaking fantastic. I hadn't made pancakes since my pancake/waffle/crepe phase in Oakland, which was short-lived, but intense. After a plateful of these bad boys, you'll understand.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 egg
1 cup all purpose four
2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
Put first three ingredients in mixing bowl and beat lightly. Sift together remaining ingredients. Add to the milk mixture all at once. Stir just enough to dampen the flour. Add more milk, if necessary, to make the batter as thick as heavy cream. Makes 6-8.

To cook: Test the griddle or frying pan for correct heat by sprinkling a few drops of water over it. They will "dance" when it is right. Heat the griddle or frying pan over moderate heat. Grease lightly with butter. Use a 1/4 cup measure to dip the batter onto the griddle or pan. Cook until the cakes are full of bubbles and the undersurface is nicely browned. Lift with a pancake turner or spatula and brown the other side. Serve immediately with plenty of butter and warm maple syrup.